Mastering Productivity: Effective Time Management & Task Prioritisation
Juggling deadlines and priorities? Learn to manage time strategically and boost performance in a demanding work environment.
Duration
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How it works
Mastering Productivity: Effective Time Management & Task Prioritisation
Discover essential time management techniques for greater efficiency
Time management isn’t just about ticking tasks off a list—it’s about making meaningful progress every day. In this course, you’ll explore practical productivity strategies to help you manage tasks, beat distractions, and feel more in control of your time.
Whether you’re navigating a demanding job, balancing personal responsibilities, or building a career, you’ll learn to create systems that support sustained efficiency and long-term success.
Apply powerful prioritisation frameworks to your workload
Explore structured approaches to task management using the Eisenhower Matrix and ABCDE method.
You’ll discover how to prioritise tasks based on urgency and importance, helping you focus on what matters most and reduce time spent on low-impact activities.
Utilise productivity tools and technologies to stay organised
Learn how to use productivity apps and tools like Trello, Notion, and the Pomodoro technique to streamline your workflow.
Through guided practice, you’ll discover what fits your style and how to apply these tools for consistent results.
Balance urgent and important tasks in high-pressure environments
Understand the psychological barriers to productivity and how to overcome them. You’ll build habits that minimise distractions and support deep focus—even during busy, high-stress periods.
Gain practical strategies for maintaining composure and clarity when juggling competing priorities. With these insights, you’ll be equipped to enhance workplace productivity and build a healthier work-life balance.
Syllabus
Week 1
Foundations of Productivity & Time Management
Introduction to Personal Productivity & Time Management
This lesson provides an overview of the course, defining personal productivity and time management. It highlights the importance of prioritisation and introduces key concepts that will be explored throughout the course.
The Foundation - Goal Setting
Learn why goal setting is crucial for effective time management. This lesson introduces SMART goals and helps align your personal and professional goals with your vision and values.
Task Organisation
Discover the impact of organisation on productivity. This lesson explores different tools such as to-do lists, planners, and digital apps to help categorise and manage tasks efficiently.
Effective Time Management Strategies
Master proven time management techniques like the Pomodoro Technique, time blocking, and delegation to optimize your workflow and boost efficiency.
Foundations of Productivity & Time Management
Learn how to effectively prioritize tasks using powerful frameworks such as the Eisenhower Box, the ABCDE Method, and the Ivy Lee Method to focus on what truly matters.
Week 2
Advanced Strategies for Focus & Efficiency
Planning for Success
Understand the importance of strategic planning for both short-term and long-term success. Learn how to create effective weekly and daily plans, and adjust them as needed.
Overcoming Productivity Challenges
Identify common productivity obstacles such as procrastination, distractions, and burnout. Explore strategies to overcome these challenges and maintain motivation.
Managing Distractions and Maintaining Focus
Learn techniques to limit distractions, maintain deep focus, and improve concentration to maximise your productivity.
Achieving Work-Life Balance
Explore the importance of work-life balance and discover practical strategies to set boundaries, disconnect when needed, and sustain long-term productivity.
Conclusion - Your Productivity Journey
Recap the key takeaways from the course and encourage learners to implement learned techniques for continuous improvement in their personal and professional lives.
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On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Improved Task Management: After completing this course, learners will have developed strategies for effective task management, enabling them to prioritize work based on urgency and importance, leading to an enhanced focus on goal-oriented tasks.
- Efficient Time Utilization: The course equips learners with skills to organize their time better, encouraging them to dedicate appropriate time slots for different activities, and hence, ensuring a more efficient use of their time.
- Workspace Organization: Learners will gain insights into the importance of workspace organization and its role in reducing distractions and improving focus, subsequently creating a conducive environment for productive work.
- Information Management: By understanding strategies for effective information organization, learners will reduce the time and stress associated with data searching, supporting better decision-making and productivity.
- Mastery of Productivity Tools: This course will help learners to effectively utilize various task organization tools, from traditional lists and planners to digital tools, helping streamline their workflow and boost productivity.
- Psychological Well-being: Upon course completion, learners will understand the psychological benefits of organization, leading to reduced stress, enhanced clarity of mind, and improved motivation, ultimately contributing to higher productivity and overall
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and anyone looking to boost workplace productivity, manage competing priorities, and improve their time and task management skills.
Who will you learn with?
Who developed the course?
Starweaver
Starweaver is a next generation platform that engages your workforce as no other. Combining business and technical skills, Starweaver provides real-time skill building that is in line with your business objectives and strategies, and in your associates day to day tasks and jobs.
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$54/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
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$349.99 for one year
Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Start learning today
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